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InjuryJuly 30, 2015CPSC #15201

ACCO Brands Recalls Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards Due to Laceration Hazard

Product
Pictures or Picture Frames or Wall Decorations
Units affected
Not stated
Remedy
contact manufacturer

What was recalled

This recall involves eight styles of Quartet magnetic and dry erase boards, including calendar styles and combination boards with push pins. The boards were sold between January 2005 and December 2013, in eight sizes: 5 ½ x 14, 8 ½ x 11, 11 ½ x 11 ½, 11 x 17, 12 x 12, 14 x 14, 17 x 17 and 17 x 23, and in various colors including white, silver, black, blue, green, pink, purple, gray and multicolor. The Quartet logo is printed on the bottom of the boards.

Hazard

Sharp metal edges on the back of the boards can become exposed while removing mounted boards, posing a laceration hazard.

Injuries

The firm has received seven reports of hand, finger and foot laceration injuries, including four that required stitches.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Ace Hardware, Fred Meyer, Menards, Office Depot and other stores nationwide and online from January 2005 through December 2013 for between $5 and $10.

Photos

Frameless Magnetic Dry-Erase Calendar Board with magnets and dry-erase markerFrameless Dry-Erase Combination Board with magnets and dry-erase markersFrameless Dry-Erase Magnetic Board with magnets and dry-erase markers
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